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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Berks County, PA
Memory care in Berks County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Berks County is about $6,091 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 226 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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55 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
39 reviews
Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. From staff to other residents. From day one I could tell my grandfather's well being was the number one concern. Staff are loving and caring, welcoming him into "their"...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Berkshire Commons is an award winning senior living community, located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, sits on the picturesque grounds of the Reading Country Club. Residents, friends and families alike call our luxurious community 'The Place to Be,' with its premiere location and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
68 reviews
Manor at Market Square is in the heart of reading and offers so much free entertainment like parades. The staff are friendly and accommodating to all residents. My mother-in-law is very happy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Manor at Market Square is truly a gem in the heart of Reading, PA. If you're looking for a community that exudes a friendly and fun atmosphere while still providing the little extra assistance when you need it, you're in the right place. Catering to both independent living and residents who...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1111 Photos available
9.3
Review score
32 reviews
The atmosphere and care at Celebration has gone above my expectations! They treat my father like family when I can't be there, and having been faced with a quick decision to place my dad in memory...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Celebration Villa of Exeter, located in Reading, Pennsylvania, offering an exceptional personal care community that provides senior living options for seniors.Celebration Villa has been caring for residents for 23 years and is now serving 2nd generation residents by 3 of our associates...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
33 reviews
All of the staff members are very friendly and helpful. Several of them have taken special interest in helping my mother make progress with some of her medical issues such as macular degeneration and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mifflin Court is a Genesis senior living community located in quaint and historic Shillington, PA. The picture perfect town is like something out of a storybook and actually served as the basis for the town of Olinger in the fictional books by legendary author John Updike. We offer all the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1111 Photos available
8.4
Review score
8 reviews
I think we selected the right place based on location alone. The staff seems to turn over a lot, but they still continue to give good care based on how my mom looks physically, I wish they were a little bit...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.7
Review score
19 reviews
Our loved one has since passed but she had moved into The Heritage of Green Hills which is a new facility that looks like a 4-star hotel. There were lots of different events, nice and friendly staff and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Heritage of Green Hills is a full-service, independent living, personal care and memory care community located on 78 acres of rolling hills in Berks County, Pa. The Heritage is a vibrant, healthy life plan community. The community is focused on helping residents reach their highest level of...
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4 star
17%
3 star
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2 star
17%
1 star
0%
The staff is wonderful and caring. Having everything under one roof is ideal. We love that my Dad has a choice as to where to eat his meals and that one day s included each day. The food is fantastic and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Highlands at Wyomissing is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in charming Wyomissing, PA, where the retirement living is stimulating and the ambience gracious. Built in 1989, The Highlands is situated on 113 acres of gently rolling land with tree-lined roads and...
8.0
Review score
3 reviews
My 91 year old father moved to an apartment at Country Meadows in Wyomissing about a year ago, soon after his wife passed. He was reluctant to leave his home, but once he accepted that continuing to live at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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This is a great community for my loved one. The care is amazing here. The room is good. The staff is amazing and I can't say enough about them. My loved one feels comfortable here and is no longer asking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Berks County, PA
The average cost of senior living in Berks County is $6,091 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lyons, PA with an average of $5,622 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Berks County, PA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Berks County, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Berks County, PA by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Berks County over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Berks County
Recent reviews for memory care in Berks County
The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA
5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.
Phoebe Berks Village in Wernersville, PA
4.5
Was a little shocked on admission that they didn't ask more questions to get to know mom. I feel like we had to tell them about her routine rather than them ask the questions. It felt as though they were just going to wing it and I didn't love that feeling after helping my mom with her ADLs for ...
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South Mountain Memory Care in Emmaus, PA
5.0
My Mother has been a resident at South Mountain for 2 months now. Every time we come to visit her, she tells us how nice the place is, how clean it is, how good the food is and how she looks every day for something to be wrong with it, but she cannot find anything. If you knew my Mother you ...
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Berks County review score based on 67 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 10 Berks County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Berks County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Berks County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Berks County memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 67 reviews of 10 Berks County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Berks County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Berks County, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Berks County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berks County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berks County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Berks County memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Berks County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Berks County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
70%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Berks County memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Berks County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Berks County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
70.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Berks County memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Berks County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Berks County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Berks County memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Berks County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berks County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berks County memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Berks County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Berks County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
70%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Chestnut Knoll and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Berks County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Berks County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Berks County, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Ephrata, Chestnut Knoll and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Berks County, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Berks County, Pennsylvania, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Berks County, Pennsylvania ranges from $151 to $78000. The average Memory Care cost in Berks County, Pennsylvania is $6,091. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Berks County, Pennsylvania typically starts at $151. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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Memory Care in Cities Near Berks County
- Reading, Pennsylvania
- Pottstown, Pennsylvania
- Wescosville, Pennsylvania
- Macungie, Pennsylvania
- Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
- Fivepointville, Pennsylvania
- Ephrata, Pennsylvania
- Pottsville, Pennsylvania
- East Texas, Pennsylvania
- Fogelsville, Pennsylvania
- Trexlertown, Pennsylvania
- Kutztown, Pennsylvania
- West Hamburg, Pennsylvania
- Coventryville, Pennsylvania
- Upper Milford, Pennsylvania
- Alburtis, Pennsylvania
- North Coventry, Pennsylvania
- Fox Chase, Pennsylvania
- Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
- Reiffton, Pennsylvania
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